by Ekaterina Walter | Apr 1, 2014 | Social Media
We’ve all seen them: Facebook posts written by someone at work, counting down the hours till the weekend and complaining about their boss/colleague/job/coffee facilities. Maybe next time we are out buying groceries we see the company’s name and the first thought that...
by Ekaterina Walter | Feb 4, 2014 | Social Media
With the decline of traditional media and its effectiveness, brands have been turning to brand advocates to get their message across to potential customers. Brand advocates are existing customers of a brand who are the biggest fans of that brand and who are passionate...
by Ekaterina Walter | Dec 13, 2013 | Social Media
If you are a locally-based business, connecting with nearby customers and community influencers is vital for your business. Word of mouth can be as important, if not more important, for neighborhood businesses as traditional advertising, and this is where activating...
by Ekaterina Walter | Dec 9, 2013 | Social Media
What is it about word-of-mouth that gets marketers excited? Your friend might not be an expert, but according to research by Nielson “ninety-two percent of consumers around the world say they trust earned media, such as word-of-mouth and recommendations from friends...
by Ekaterina Walter | Jul 29, 2013 | Social Media
There is an ongoing debate over which is the best group of people to use to spread the message of your brand: influencers or advocates. Let’s have a look at both groups to see why you would work with them and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Influencers are people...